Bife à Cavalo

Name: Bife à Cavalo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak, pounded thin; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 4 large eggs

Pan-seared thin sirloin steaks topped with sunny-side-up fried eggs and fragrant garlic. A classic hearty Brazilian steak dish that comes together in under twenty minutes.

20 minEasyServes 2540 cal/serving

BrazilianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoPaleoGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb sirloin steak, pounded thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
4 large eggs

Instructions

1

Season 1 lb pounded thin sirloin steak evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add sirloin steak to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 135F for medium-rare.
4

Transfer sirloin steak to warm plates and reduce skillet heat to medium.
5

Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
6

Place fried eggs on top of sirloin steak and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Bife à Cavalo?

Pan-seared thin sirloin steaks topped with sunny-side-up fried eggs and fragrant garlic. A classic hearty Brazilian steak dish that comes together in under twenty minutes. This reference files it under Brazilian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Bife à Cavalo reach?

For Bife à Cavalo, the target internal temperature is 135 F (about 55 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Bife à Cavalo keto-friendly?

A serving of Bife à Cavalo carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

Does Bife à Cavalo contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Bife à Cavalo keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Bife à Cavalo within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Serve it with

Baião de Dois side
Codfish Salad salad
Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink

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